Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Agnes Shaw (née Bolger)
5 Bridge St, Graiguecullen, Carlow
Agnes Shaw (nee Bolger) of 5 Bridge St and formerly of 11 Church St, Graiguecullen, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 13th, 2020, at The District Hospital, Carlow.
Beloved wife of the late Liam, much loved mother of Ann, Leigh, Anthony, Phil, Maryclare and Sandra.
She will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law,brothers Noel and Joe, sister Annette and Clare, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Due to government advice regarding public gatherings a private funeral will take place for family and close friends in St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, on Wednesday at 11am and will be followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Agnes’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on St Clare’s Church, online streaming service by using the following link.
http://www.graiguecullenkilleshin.com/
Eileen Ryan (née Drennan)
Newtown, Durrow, Laois
Eileen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Patrick. Sadly missed by her loving family Marian (Holland), Eilish (McDermott), John, Connie (Grogan), Audrey (Ryan), sons in law, Liam, Peter, PJ and Stephen, daughter in law Jane, brother in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, neighbours, and friends.
In accordance with government guidelines Eileen’s funeral Mass and burial will be private to family only. House strictly private please. Offers of condolence can be made below.
Eileen Kennedy
Árd Bhaile, Mayfield, Cork/Errill, Laois
Kennedy (Árd Bhaile, Mayfield, Cork and formerly Rossmore, Errill, Co. Laois), on December 10th 2020, unexpectedly following an accident; Eileen (Punk), beloved daughter of Sally and the late Joe and loving sister of Michael, Ann, Catherine and Josephine. Sadly missed by her heartbroken mother and siblings, her partner Martin, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law John, Josephine’s partner Robbie, Michael’s partner Bernie, Ann’s partner Noel, aunts, uncles, relatives and a large circle of friends.
To follow best practices and guidelines and with the support of Eileen’s family the funeral will take place privately. Condolences may be added at www.rip.ie and at www.oconnorfuneralcork.ie
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cork Penny Dinners.
Eileen Percy
7 Birchgrove, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father George and her mother Lettitia May, sister Rene, brothers Leslie, Willie and Ivan. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken daughter Edel and her partner Mark, sister Joan, brother Robert, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Requiem Mass in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise on Saturday at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. People are welcome to stand in the Churchyard and in the cemetery with social distancing being observed.
Eileen’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.portlaoiseparish.ie/webcam/
Michael Ward
31 St Michael’s Park, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at the Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Predeceased by his father Charlie and sister Catherine (Gallagher). Deeply regretted by his loving mother (Bunty), his children Sean and Grainne and their mother Catherine, his brothers and sisters, his partner Vivian and their daughter Mary-Ann, aunt, uncle, cousins, extended family and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, a private family Funeral will take place. Removal from Mahers Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Saturday at 1:20pm arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Funeral afterwards to St Michael’s Cemetery, Portarlington. People are welcome to stand along the route to the Church, in the Churchyard and in the cemetery.
Michael’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Patrick (Patsy) O’Malley
Clanmalire Crescent, Portarlington, Laois/Dromkeen, Limerick
Formerly of Dromkeen, County Limerick. Peacefully at Naas Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Angela, family Tracie, Tina, Patrick, Eileen and Martin, brothers, sister, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Due to the Covid 19 restrictions A Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from Maher’s Chapel of Rest, Portarlington on Saturday at 10:20am arriving St Michael’s Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to St John’s Cemetery, Killenard. People are welcome to stand along the route to the Church, in the Churchyard and in the Cemetery with Social Distancing being observed.
Patsy’s Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church-portarlington
Grace Tyrrell
Boughlone, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved daughter of Andrew and Maria and much loved sister of Jim. Deeply regretted by her loving family, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, relatives and friends.
Due to current government advice regarding public gatherings a private family funeral will take place for family only in St Peter and Pauls church on Saturday at 12noon. The mass can be viewed on the parish webcam. Interment afterwards in St Peter and Pauls cemetery.
Friends and neighbours are very welcome to line the route to the cemetery in a safe and socially distanced manner as a mark of respect.
The family appreciate your co operation and understanding at this time.
Donations if desired to Pieta house.
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